Cuisinart FCC-2 User Manual - Page 5

THE ART OF STEEPING TEA Great care is taken to create a tea's unique character. Each type of tea should be brewed at the right temperature to properly savor and appreciate all the natural and aromatic flavors and benefits. More delicate teas risk burning at general steeping temperatures and should be steeped at a lower temperature to optimize flavors. Below is a chart with our suggested steeping temperatures and times. TYPES OF TEA There are many types of teas, with the most popular being black, oolong, green and white. All teas come from the same warm-weather evergreen plant: the Camellia sinensis, or tea plant. Tisane or "herbal" teas can be a mixture of just about anything: herbs, flowers, spices, seeds, etc. There are also varieties of tea that are real teas with spices or other flavorings blended in. Earl Grey, for instance, is black tea with bergamot peel or oil added. TEA STEEPING CHART TYPE TEMPERATURE Delicate Tea 160°F Green Tea 175°F White Tea Oolong Tea Herbal 185°F 190°F 200°F Black 212°F (full boil) STEEP TIME 1-2 min. 2-3 min. 2-3 min. 3-4 min. 4-5 min. 3-5 min. 5